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AKP will resume policy of strong Turkish presidency

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TURKEY

The victory has reversed the result of the June elections that produced a 'hung' parliament. AKP has relegated other parties to the sidelines and Erdogan may now press ahead with…

Slovakia may take measures to maintain growth rate

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SLOVAKIA

Tomas Drucker resigned as interior minister on April 16, under pressure to dismiss a police chief targeted by protesters dissatisfied with the investigation into the murder of…

Coalition party will decide Slovak government’s fate

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SLOVAKIA

The president’s statement reflects a widespread crisis of trust in the government a week after investigative journalist Jan Kuciak was found shot dead with his fiancee Martina…

Albania’s EU accession talks will be step on long road

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ALBANIA

The Dutch government requested ending visa-free travel for Albanians on May 31, saying it was facilitating Europe’s penetration by criminal gangs. The complaint contradicts the…

Bangladesh ruling party’s internal divides will widen

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BANGLADESH

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League (AL), which aims to secure a fourth consecutive term, is under pressure to ensure a genuine contest with high voter turnout. The main…

UK economic strategy could bring short-term results

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UNITED KINGDOM

UK economic outlook.

Bangladesh government will shrug off criticism

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BANGLADESH

Critics say the move weakens the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC). The next general election will likely take place in January. The ruling Awami League (AL) continues to reject…

Thai military will try to avoid launching a coup

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THAILAND

Beyond calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s resignation, protesters have been challenging the military’s influence on politics and demanding reform of the monarchy. King…

Prospects for Western EU in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

In addition to addressing the social and economic impacts of COVID-19, Angela Merkel, who has provided stable leadership in Germany and the EU over the past 15 years, will depart…

Austria may struggle to find a stable government

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AUSTRIA

Austria's election implications.